Melinda Gates resigns as co-chair of Gates Foundation: ’Right time for me to...’
7 months, 1 week ago

Melinda Gates resigns as co-chair of Gates Foundation: ’Right time for me to...’

Live Mint  

Melinda French Gates resigned as the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and said it was the right time for her to move forward into the next chapter of my philanthropy. "After careful thought and reflection, I have decided to resign from my role as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. While hinting that she would continue to work for women and families, Melinda French Gates mentioned a $12.5 billion package she would get from the foundation under the terms of her agreement. Bill Gates responds Bill Gates responded to Melinda French Gates's announcement of her resignation, saying, "I am sorry to see Melinda leave, but I am sure she will have a huge impact on her future philanthropic work."

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Melinda French Gates on ‘horrible’ divorce with Bill Gates: 'It's just painful'
6 months ago

Melinda French Gates on ‘horrible’ divorce with Bill Gates: 'It's just painful'

Hindustan Times  

Melina French Gates reflected on divorce from Bill Gates and said that the couple separated first before making the final decision in 2021. Melinda French Gates on her children She said, “I thought a lot about my three children. I absolutely love it.” Melinda French Gates on her charity work On exiting the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation after more …

Melinda French Gates to donate $1 billion over next 2 years in support of women’s rights
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Melinda French Gates to donate $1 billion over next 2 years in support of women’s rights

Associated Press  

Melinda French Gates says she will be donating $1 billion over the next two years to individuals and organizations working on behalf of women and families globally, including on reproductive rights in the United States. French Gates said over the last few weeks she’s started directing what will total $200 million in new grants through her organization, Pivotal Ventures, to …

Melinda French Gates to donate $1 billion over 2 years in support of women’s empowerment
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Melinda French Gates to donate $1 billion over 2 years in support of women’s empowerment

LA Times  

Melinda French Gates speaks last year at the Empowering Women as Entrepreneurs and Leaders forum in Washington. Melinda French Gates says she will be donating $1 billion over the next two years to individuals and organizations working on behalf of women and families globally, including on reproductive rights in the United States. French Gates said over the last few weeks …

When Bill Gates predicted decline of iPod: 'As good as Apple may be…'
7 months, 1 week ago

When Bill Gates predicted decline of iPod: 'As good as Apple may be…'

Hindustan Times  

Apple's iPod has been used by music lovers ever since it was launched over two decades ago. In an interview with a German newspaper in 2005, Bill Gates reflected on the success of Apple's iPod which was launched in 2001. You can make parallels with computers: Apple was very strong in this field before, with its Macintosh and its graphic …

As Melinda French Gates leaves the Gates Foundation, many hope she’ll double down on gender equity
7 months, 1 week ago

As Melinda French Gates leaves the Gates Foundation, many hope she’ll double down on gender equity

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Melinda French Gates is already one of the biggest philanthropic supporters of gender equity in the United States and is now poised to put another $12.5 billion toward intractable problems like closing the gender pay gap and increasing women’s political participation, her grantees hope. Organizations like Paid Leave For All, founded in 2019 to coordinate advocacy around …

What next for Melinda French Gates? To use $12.5 billion for own philanthropy
7 months, 1 week ago

What next for Melinda French Gates? To use $12.5 billion for own philanthropy

Hindustan Times  

Melinda French Gates, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates' former wife, said that she would resign as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation next month. Melinda French Gates will step down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the nonprofit shone of the largest philanthropic foundations in the world that she helped her ex-husband Bill Gates found more …

Melinda French Gates resigns as Gates Foundation co-chair, gets $12.5bn
7 months, 1 week ago

Melinda French Gates resigns as Gates Foundation co-chair, gets $12.5bn

Al Jazeera  

French Gates says she will exit with $12.5bn for her own charity work to uplift women and families. Melinda French Gates has said she will step down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the nonprofit she and her ex-husband Bill Gates founded more than 20 years ago. French Gates will receive $12.5bn as part of her agreement …

Melinda French Gates Exits Foundation With $12.5 Billion
7 months, 1 week ago

Melinda French Gates Exits Foundation With $12.5 Billion

Live Mint  

-- Melinda French Gates is stepping down as co-chair of the $75 billion foundation she helped run with her former husband, Bill Gates. “I am taking this step with full confidence the foundation is in strong shape,” French Gates, 59, said in the statement. In September 2022, French Gates said she was “completely committed” to the foundation and working with …

Melinda French Gates resigns as Gates Foundation co-chair, 3 years after her divorce from Bill Gates
7 months, 1 week ago

Melinda French Gates resigns as Gates Foundation co-chair, 3 years after her divorce from Bill Gates

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Melinda French Gates will step down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the nonprofit she and her ex-husband Bill Gates founded and built into one of the world’s largest philanthropic organizations over the past 20 years. French Gates has already helped cement a gender equity lens within the Gates Foundation’s programs to ensure it …

Melinda French Gates resigns as Gates Foundation co-chair, 3 years after her divorce from Bill Gates
7 months, 1 week ago

Melinda French Gates resigns as Gates Foundation co-chair, 3 years after her divorce from Bill Gates

The Independent  

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Melinda French Gates resigns as Gates Foundation co-chair, 3 years after her divorce from Bill Gates
7 months, 1 week ago

Melinda French Gates resigns as Gates Foundation co-chair, 3 years after her divorce from Bill Gates

LA Times  

Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Melinda French Gates smiles as she leaves the Elysee Palace on June 23, 2023, in Paris. Melinda French Gates will step down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the largest philanthropic foundations in the world. Melinda French Gates will step down as co-chair of the Bill & …

Melinda Gates opens up about working with Bill amid divorce
2 years, 2 months ago

Melinda Gates opens up about working with Bill amid divorce

The Independent  

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Gates Foundation no longer centre of Melinda’s giving plans: WSJ
2 years, 10 months ago

Gates Foundation no longer centre of Melinda’s giving plans: WSJ

Al Jazeera  

Melinda French Gates is no longer pledging to give away the lion’s share of her wealth to the foundation she started with ex-husband Bill. Melinda French Gates is no longer promising to give away the majority of her billions of dollars in wealth to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar …

Gates Foundation expands board following Bill, Melinda split
2 years, 10 months ago

Gates Foundation expands board following Bill, Melinda split

Associated Press  

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced Wednesday it will add four members to its board of trustees, a first for the Seattle-based philanthropic giant whose decision making has been guided by very few hands since its incorporation in 2000. Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman wrote in his annual letter Wednesday he would be joining the board alongside Zimbabwean telecom …

Bill Gates, Melinda French officially divorced: Report
3 years, 4 months ago

Bill Gates, Melinda French officially divorced: Report

Hindustan Times  

The divorce between Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates and Melinda French was finalised on Monday, news agency Reuters reported citing a court document. Bill Gates and Melinda French have said that they would continue to work together at their charitable foundation. Bill and Melinda, who are the co-founders of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, filed for divorce on …

Melinda Gates could resign as co-chair in 2 years: Gates Foundation
3 years, 5 months ago

Melinda Gates could resign as co-chair in 2 years: Gates Foundation

India Today  

The Gates Foundation said Melinda and Bill Gates, in the midst of a high-profile divorce, will continue to work as co-chairs for a two-year trial period and that she would step down after that time if their arrangement doesn't work. It would also ensure Melinda receives personal resources from Bill for her own philanthropic work, which would be completely separate …

Gates Foundation sets 2-year, post-divorce power share trial
3 years, 5 months ago

Gates Foundation sets 2-year, post-divorce power share trial

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates will continue to work together as co-chairs of their foundation even after their planned divorce. If French Gates resigns, Gates would essentially buy her out of the foundation, one of the world’s largest private charitable organizations, and she would receive resources from him to do her own philanthropic work. “It makes …

Bill Gates can FIRE estranged wife Melinda from foundation in two years if they don't get along
3 years, 5 months ago

Bill Gates can FIRE estranged wife Melinda from foundation in two years if they don't get along

Daily Mail  

Bill Gates has the option of removing his estranged wife Melinda French Gates from the board of their foundation in two years if their post-divorce relationship deteriorates to the point where they can't work together, the charity announced. However, if after two years Gates and French Gates decide they cannot continue in their roles, French Gates will resign her positions …

Warren Buffett resigns from Gates Foundation
3 years, 6 months ago

Warren Buffett resigns from Gates Foundation

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Warren Buffett resigned Wednesday as trustee of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which says it will announce plans in July to answer questions raised about its leadership structure as it deals with the divorce of its two founders. My goals are 100% in sync with those of the foundation, and my physical participation is in no …

Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates may add a board of directors to their foundation
3 years, 6 months ago

Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates may add a board of directors to their foundation

Daily Mail  

Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates may add an outside board of directors to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as the couple divorces, it has been reported. Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates may add an outside board of directors to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as the couple divorces A media representative said in an email to …

Here's what Melinda Gates may spend her fortune on after her divorce
3 years, 7 months ago

Here's what Melinda Gates may spend her fortune on after her divorce

Hindustan Times  

Even after her divorce with Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates, American philanthropist Melinda Gates will remain one of the wealthiest persons in the world. Melinda and Bill Gates, who launched the world’s largest charitable foundation, said they would continue to work together at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation after their divorce. Melinda Gates invested more than $65 million …

Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce after 27 years of marriage
3 years, 7 months ago

Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce after 27 years of marriage

Hindustan Times  

Bill and Melinda Gates announced Monday that they are divorcing. In identical tweets, Bill and Melinda Gates said they had made the decision to end their marriage of 27 years. REUTERS/Sebastian Derungs/File Photo The Microsoft co-founder and his wife, who launched the world’s largest charitable foundation, said they would continue to work together at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. …

What will Bill and Melinda Gates’ divorce mean for their foundation?
3 years, 7 months ago

What will Bill and Melinda Gates’ divorce mean for their foundation?

LA Times  

Bill and Melinda Gates at a news conference in Switzerland in 2010. The Microsoft Corp. co-founder and his wife, who operate the world’s largest private family charitable foundation, said they would continue their work at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which said in a statement that the couple would remain as co-chairs and trustees. Callahan said that Bill and …

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